All Outputs (6)

Creative management of creative management : a critical systems approach (1997)
Thesis
Ragsdell, G. 1. Creative management of creative management : a critical systems approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211415

This thesis draws on current research from the systems world - that of Critical Systems Thinking - in such a way as to bring the study of creativity into a new era. Recognising a novel link between these two major fields of activity has enabled a new... Read More about Creative management of creative management : a critical systems approach.

Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement (1996)
Thesis
Ahmad Faisal bin Zakaria. Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210737

The aims of this thesis are (i) to identify problems in the area of information management that affect the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department (MIRD), and (ii) to propose a way forward for dealing with them.The problem-identification part of the proj... Read More about Information management in the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department : issues and plans for improvement.

From marketing systems to systems marketing (1995)
Thesis
Zhu, Z. From marketing systems to systems marketing. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210432

This thesis attempts to explore an alternative taking us beyond the paradigmatic tension which currently dominates and stagnates the discipline of marketing study.This is done in the light of Habermas's critical theory and contemporary critical syste... Read More about From marketing systems to systems marketing.

Structure, action and the interpretive flexibility of quality control circle : an analysis of quality control circle systems and practice in Singapore firms (1995)
Thesis
Wee, B. G. Structure, action and the interpretive flexibility of quality control circle : an analysis of quality control circle systems and practice in Singapore firms. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217077

This thesis is an inquiry into the promotion and implementation of Japanese QCC in Singapore. The thesis aims to develop a better understanding of the QCC phenomenon and of its applicability outside Japan. The QCC as a small group activity used in pr... Read More about Structure, action and the interpretive flexibility of quality control circle : an analysis of quality control circle systems and practice in Singapore firms.

Theory and practice of supplier development for small and medium sized enterprises (1994)
Thesis
Isaac, M. J. Theory and practice of supplier development for small and medium sized enterprises. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210423

Supplier development means organizations and their suppliers working together towards a common goal which involves establishing long term business partnerships with selected suppliers. It is based on the principle that suppliers and clients can gain... Read More about Theory and practice of supplier development for small and medium sized enterprises.

The architecture and acuity of critical systems thinking (1992)
Thesis
Wooliston, G. The architecture and acuity of critical systems thinking. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214859

This thesis looks at two critical urges in Critical Systems Thinking that both complement and critique each other. Firstly, there is an urge to construct in a critical manner. Secondly, there is an urge to be critical about such constructions. They c... Read More about The architecture and acuity of critical systems thinking.